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Personal Finance

Economic growth set to be faster than expected in UK

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The UK's economic growth forecast has recently been upgraded by the IMF. Here’s what it could mean for your finances.

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Where will the Royal Mail share price go in August?

| Alan Oscroft

The Royal Mail share price has been falling back after a storming bull run. What might August, and the following…

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Is this slumping FTSE stock a recovery play opportunity?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a FTSE stock whose share price has been falling but considers whether it is an opportunity based…

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Personal Finance

1,262% rise in 95% mortgages since January!

| Sean LaPointe

Recent research reveals that the 95% mortgage is on the rise across the UK since January. Here's what the rise…

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What’s next for the Barclays share price?

| Manika Premsingh

The Barclays share price rose after its results yesterday. But are they good enough to sustain the rise?

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Carnival shares: can this news tempt me back on board this FTSE 100 stock?

| Paul Summers

Cruises from England are set to resume next month. Is this enough to attract Paul Summers back to Carnival (LON:CCL)…

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Personal Finance

Almost 50% of renters don’t have contents insurance

| Jennifer Laird

Do tenants really need contents insurance? We take a look at everything you need to know about taking out home…

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Personal Finance

Why are China stocks plunging in the US?

| Sean LaPointe

China stocks listed in the United States are plummeting after a series of crackdowns in the education and tech sectors. Here…

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BP isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock I’ll be watching in August

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock BP plc (LON:BP) will likely be getting a lot of attention from investors in August. It's…

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3 falling FTSE 100 shares to buy in August?

| Alan Oscroft

These FTSE 100 shares are all having a bad Friday. Here's why that makes me want to pay closer attention…

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FTSE 100: 1 stock I’d buy with £1,000 

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has seen a 20% share price increase in the past year and posted positive results as…

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Could the dip in the Amazon share price be a buying opportunity?

| Andy Ross

The Amazon share price reacted poorly to the latest quarterly update, but profits were still very strong so could it…

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The BT share price has fallen: should I buy now?

| Charlie Keough

After a strong start to 2021, the BT share price has fallen. Here, Charlie Keough looks at whether now is…

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How home swapping can save you an average of £1,065 on a week’s holiday

| Sean LaPointe

Want to save up to £1,065 on a week's holiday? Home swapping could be the answer. Read on to find…

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What’s going on with the Shell share price?

| Manika Premsingh

The Royal Dutch Shell share price is up 29% over the year. Can it rise more, or are big oil’s…

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Personal Finance

Covid travel insurance threat for pinged travellers

| Victor Garrett

There’s concern that some travel insurance companies aren’t covering travellers pinged to self-isolate by the NHS Covid-19 app. We take…

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The IAG share price falls: opportunity or warning?

| Paul Summers

The International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LON:IAG) share price falls again. Paul Summers wonders whether it's time to pile in,…

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The Unilever share price comes with a 3.6% dividend yield. Should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

From an income perspective, the Unilever share price looks attractive. But should I buy the stock just because of the…

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Top British stocks for August

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their top British stocks for August, including Morgan Sindall, The Vitec Group and…

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Would I buy Rolls-Royce shares at 100p?

| James J. McCombie

The Rolls-Royce share price slumped during 2020 but is back to around 100p. Is now a good time for me…

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Reducing investing stress: 3 UK shares to buy in an ISA now

| Royston Wild

Stock investing can be stressful for a variety of economic and company-specific reasons. Here are three UK shares I'd buy…

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Despite a strong Q2, the Lloyds share price remains weak. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

What will it take to get the Lloyds share price moving again? A second-quarter profit and a renewed progressive dividend…

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Best shares to buy now: 2 clean energy stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

These clean energy shares could be some of the best stocks to buy now, says Rupert Hargreaves, who's considering acquiring…

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The Cineworld share price could fall further and here’s why

| Andy Ross

The Cineworld share price is currently around 67p but it could fall a lot further in the coming years and…

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Why I’d buy Anglo American shares now

| Manika Premsingh

The Anglo American share price rose today on fantastic results. But can it keep rising?

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The Lloyds share price drops, despite a dividend comeback

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price slipped on Thursday, even though the bank reported vastly improved results. I see this stock as…

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If I could only buy 1 FTSE 100 share in August, this would be it

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The housing sector is changing rapidly with a sharp increase in demand. This FTSE 100 staple is poised to take…

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The Barclays share price is rising. Should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Barclays share price is rising on the back of the release of its interim results. But is now the…

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The Shell share price jumps 4% after a 40% dividend hike!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Shell share price has soared skywards since Halloween, but a huge increase to the quarterly dividend sent this stock…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! Drivers of these cars have the highest number of accidents

| Sean LaPointe

Can the types of cars we drive affect our likelihood of being involved in car accidents? New research suggests so. Read…

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This is one of the best shares to buy if the stock market crashes in 2021!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details some of his best shares to buy if a stock market crash were to occur in 2021…

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H1 profits give the Barclays share price a boost. I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price is picking up after upbeat first-half results. Here's why I rate Barclays as a long-term income…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks released their results today, which have met with investor approval going by their share price increase. 

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What’s going on with the Smith & Nephew share price?

| Paul Summers

The Smith & Nephew plc (LON:SN) share price has fallen heavily today. Paul Summers takes a closer look at why…

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What’s going on with the Wizz Air share price?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Wizz Air share price surged yesterday. So should I buy the airline stock now? I take a closer look…

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Is this tech stock one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool examines a FTSE 250 tech stock he believes could be one of the best stocks to buy now…

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AstraZeneca stock: is it a buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

AstraZeneca released yet another robust set of results today, but can the stock rally even more than it already has?

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This FTSE 100 stock has increased its dividend each year for over 40 years!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 growth stock that has managed to increase its dividend year-on-year for over 40 years.…

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Personal Finance

What’s the highest interest rate I can get on my savings?

| Karl Talbot

If you have savings, finding a decent home for your cash can be a challenge. So how can you earn…

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Why I’m buying this FTSE 250 stock

| Charlie Keough

In this article, Charlie Keough explains why he is adding this FTSE 250 stock (F&C investment trust) to his portfolio…

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